Alun Salt - Botany One (Page 41)

Forest Herbs Adapt to Climate Change Through Intra-Individual Variation, Study Shows

Forest herbs adapt to climate change by adjusting their growth patterns within individual plants, which helps them better capture light and conserve water in response to environmental challenges like drought and shading.

Alun Salt

27 Apr 2023

Computer generated rice in a paddy field.

Growth & Development

Rice Research Uncovers Flood-Tolerant Plant’s Secrets

Scientists discover how deepwater rice thrives during floods, providing hope for a sustainable food supply in a changing climate.

Alun Salt

26 Apr 2023

A computer-generated bee pollinating a flower.

Ecosystems

Gardeners Have a Role in Boosting Pollinator Diversity in Dense Cities

Study reveals effective strategies to promote pollinator diversity and function in dense urban environments like Paris.

Alun Salt

21 Apr 2023

Ecosystems

Waggle Dance Reveals How Managed Forests Can Better Support Honeybee Foraging

Researchers in Germany use unique waggle dance communication to reveal the foraging habits of honeybees in managed forests, offering insights for improving forest habitats.

Alun Salt

20 Apr 2023

Computer generated Sarracenia plants hunt their prey.

Cells, Genes & Molecules

Pitcher Plants Lure Prey with Intricate Scents, Study Finds

The odour profiles of carnivorous pitcher plants play a major role in attracting specific prey, according to new research.

Alun Salt

19 Apr 2023

Growth & Development

Are Arabidopsis plants shaped the environment of their ancestors?

The study reveals that a plant’s current nutrient environment has a stronger influence on its traits than the nutrient environment of its ancestors, shedding light on how plants adapt and evolve under changing conditions.

Alun Salt

18 Apr 2023

Taxonomy & Evolution

New Study Reveals Horticultural Plant Lythrum virgatum Could Help the Invasive Plant Lythrum salicaria Become Even More of a Problem

Researchers discover that the horticultural plant L. virgatum has higher fitness and broader habitat tolerances than the invasive plant L. salicaria, potentially leading to rapid evolution and adaptation.

Alun Salt

18 Apr 2023